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GravityBoy
US?
What about the rest of us?
Well if you know them then you see the fact that these guys are feeling their age. That's why it's so silly to criticize the set list at this point in time, they will do what they're most capable of doing. I play in a band and I'm 50, true I have no road crew but I am beat after a two hour set and I run 2 to 3 miles every other day and lift at a gym. These guys have 20 years on me and more miles than a checker cab to boot. I'm happy they are all well enough to try and pleased they love their music as much as we do. I'd suggest a shorter differently paced show but they're not interested in evolving at this point (soul) surviving is enough for them and plenty for me as well.Quote
bv
I am surprised to see that many people don't see the reality here. How many other bands in this world are 70 years or older age average and perform stadium or arena tours? I don't know of any.
When the Stones go on stage again we have to face the fact that the time is not on their side for many shows or many tours anymore. But we are so lucky to have them doing some more shows still.
If you have a relative age 70 ask yourself if this relative would be able to travel around the world for months and stand on a stage for two ++ hours. With half a dozen or so others same age. That is the reality.
I don't say it is a big problem. I race against people age 70 who are faster than me uphill, cross country etc, but they are pretty unique...
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NedKellyBandit
The Stones had yesterday a Band Meeting in London to plan their Tour for 2013.
Let`s get ready for the Tour...
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DoomandGloomWell if you know them then you see the fact that these guys are feeling their age. That's why it's so silly to criticize the set list at this point in time, they will do what they're most capable of doing. I play in a band and I'm 50, true I have no road crew but I am beat after a two hour set and I run 2 to 3 miles every other day and lift at a gym. These guys have 20 years on me and more miles than a checker cab to boot. I'm happy they are all well enough to try and pleased they love their music as much as we do. I'd suggest a shorter differently paced show but they're not interested in evolving at this point (soul) surviving is enough for them and plenty for me as well.Quote
bv
I am surprised to see that many people don't see the reality here. How many other bands in this world are 70 years or older age average and perform stadium or arena tours? I don't know of any.
When the Stones go on stage again we have to face the fact that the time is not on their side for many shows or many tours anymore. But we are so lucky to have them doing some more shows still.
If you have a relative age 70 ask yourself if this relative would be able to travel around the world for months and stand on a stage for two ++ hours. With half a dozen or so others same age. That is the reality.
I don't say it is a big problem. I race against people age 70 who are faster than me uphill, cross country etc, but they are pretty unique...
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GravityBoy
US?
What about the rest of us?
As I posted several days ago on the other 2013 Tour thread....Looks like I may be right.
Not sure why they would waste their time in the UK. Much more money and notoriety to be made in the US. Besides they aren’t capable of a major world tour, so I suspect they will play US, Toronto, Berlin, Mexico City, Sao Palo, Latvia and Hockenheim.
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GravityBoy
US?
What about the rest of us?
As I posted several days ago on the other 2013 Tour thread....Looks like I may be right.
Not sure why they would waste their time in the UK. Much more money and notoriety to be made in the US. Besides they aren’t capable of a major world tour, so I suspect they will play US, Toronto, Berlin, Mexico City, Sao Palo, Latvia and Hockenheim.
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DoomandGloom
Mayor Bloomberg tried to have keith and Ron arrested once.
Bloomberg would limit beer sales to seven-ounce Miller Ponies, one per person each transaction.
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NedKellyBandit
Ulli Schroeder talked yesterday with Ronnie Wood.
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JiminNB
Just the thought of them out touring so that I can seem them again is putting a great smile on my face
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NedKellyBandit
How do you know this??
jeroen
Ulli Schroeder talked yesterday with Ronnie Wood.
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NedKellyBandit
How do you know this??
jeroen
Ulli Schroeder talked yesterday with Ronnie Wood.
Wasn't that just tea at the Savoy? Not a real "meeting", methinks.
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NedKellyBandit
Yesterday the Stones had a Band meeting in London. After the meeting Ronnie met Ulli and told him, that the Stones will go on Tour. He didn`t say when the Tour starts and he didn`t say in which cities the Stones will play.
But the Tour will start this summer - this is the same BV told us on sunday.
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latebloomer
It would be nice if people would respect BV's wish and keep the ticket price complaints to that thread.
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latebloomer
It would be nice if people would respect BV's wish and keep the ticket price complaints to that thread.
Where do we complain about food, though???
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gotdablouse
I'm not sure why everyone is pumped up about mega festivals, these places are even worse than stadiums to catch a show right? I mean if it pumps up their ego to play Glastonbury enough to play other shows, fine, but that's it.
@bv - yeah they're old, but they've always maintained the illusion that they weren't, look at Mick at the Trabendo or the O2, he behaved like he was about 35...or less! Also they said, at least Mick did that they would never announce a farewell tour...I think that's why everyone has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that it's going to stop sooner rather than later...
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latebloomer
It would be nice if people would respect BV's wish and keep the ticket price complaints to that thread.
Where do we complain about food, though???
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latebloomer
It would be nice if people would respect BV's wish and keep the ticket price complaints to that thread.
Where do we complain about food, though???
It would be nice if people would respect BV.
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gotdablouse
I'm not sure why everyone is pumped up about mega festivals, these places are even worse than stadiums to catch a show right? I mean if it pumps up their ego to play Glastonbury enough to play other shows, fine, but that's it.
@bv - yeah they're old, but they've always maintained the illusion that they weren't, look at Mick at the Trabendo or the O2, he behaved like he was about 35...or less! Also they said, at least Mick did that they would never announce a farewell tour...I think that's why everyone has a hard time coming to terms with the fact that it's going to stop sooner rather than later...
Festivals are the worst. Never again.